Synonyms for

Click

Verb / klɪk / Another word for click — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a short, sharp sound by pressing a button or switch.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

engage activate function operate

Informal

work go tick fire

Literary

snap clack chime

Antonyms

stumble hesitate pause falter delay miss

Common collocations

  • click the button
  • click on the link
  • click the mouse
  • click the icon
  • click to continue
  • click and drag
  • click the save button

Word family

noun click
verb click
adjective clickable

Usage note

As a verb, 'click' most commonly refers to the action of pressing a button on a mouse or a touchscreen interface. It can also refer to a sound or a sudden understanding.

Example sentences

  1. I heard a click when I turned on the light switch.
  2. I like to click my pen when I'm thinking.
  3. She clicked her heels together three times and made a wish.
  4. I need to click the 'save' button to keep my work.
  5. The door lock clicked shut behind me.

Quotes

  • Click your heels together three times and say 'there's no place like home' and you'll be there.
  • The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer.
  • I'm not a control freak, I'm a control enthusiast.

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